The correct answer is B) Cotton.
Telangana is the leading producer of cotton in India. In 2020-21, Telangana produced 10.4 million bales of cotton, accounting for 23% of India’s total cotton production. The state has a favorable climate for cotton cultivation, with long, hot summers and well-distributed rainfall. The soil in Telangana is also well-suited for cotton cultivation, as it is rich in organic matter and has good drainage.
Cotton is a major cash crop in Telangana, and it is a major source of employment for the state’s rural population. The cotton industry in Telangana is worth an estimated â¹10,000 crore ($1.3 billion). The state has a number of cotton mills, which process the cotton into yarn and fabric. The cotton industry is a major contributor to Telangana’s economy, and it is a major source of employment for the state’s population.
The other options are incorrect.
- Rice is not the leading crop produced in Telangana. In 2020-21, Telangana produced 5.8 million tonnes of rice, accounting for 6% of India’s total rice production.
- Sugarcane is not the leading crop produced in Telangana. In 2020-21, Telangana produced 1.2 million tonnes of sugarcane, accounting for 1% of India’s total sugarcane production.
- Jute is not the leading crop produced in Telangana. In 2020-21, Telangana produced 0.1 million tonnes of jute, accounting for 0.2% of India’s total jute production.